ITEM OF THE WEEK Papers are ruffled, you look up at the large antique clock mounted on the wall above the station lobby. It reads seven o' five in the morning. You know that your train will be leaving in ten minutes, so you close your morning paper, grab your single luggage bag, and stand up from your seat. The whistle blows on the platform, you unhook the riveted outer pocket of your bag, and slip out the ticket that you'll need to board. You can see that luggage carrying has been around since the invention of the steam engine passenger train. Still used today, luggage bags come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, brands, etc. It's probably hard to choose what you want to put your important necessities in so that you can carry them close to your body. Well it would help to know that a person's wealth was determined by the luggage bag that they carried, at least back in the older days, perhaps it's still true today although branding has been added to the outside to show off. If you want something rugged, durable, and going to last years; then this bag is for you! It has two leather carrying handles that are tanned a dark brown. A matching shoulder strap with a shoulder pad is also detachable in case you don't want it and it features a handy heavy duty zipper across the top to secure everything you'll need inside. The outside is equipped with a single patch pocket with a snap fastener, for easy reaching, and a clear pouch to insert your luggage tag so everyone else knows that it's your bag. It also has brass hardware so you know it's going to last ten plus years! The bottom is coated in hand-burnished leather like the straps and the canvas will ensure that it will survive the harshest treatment. The back is branded with a small "RRL & CO." black label, just a subtle detail showing that you've got the best vintage bag around! When unzipped the bag has two patch pockets on the inside, one has a snap fastener to secure your toiletries and the other is a split pocket design to separate your accessories from other items inside. While the main area is large enough to put a few days worth of clothes, small souvenirs, and whatever else you want to stuff in there. Trust us, it's LARGE bag and that zipper will never break, it's heavy duty just like this bag and you won't regret having it next to you on your next trip. So what are you waiting for? GO get it and start traveling in vintage style! Need one for your luggage? Find it here: RRL Fairbanks Bag |
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